I was watching Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays tonight and it was a well done and heartfelt tribute to his parents. At one point he mentions how after his mother died he was an orphan. I have long felt this way before he ever expressed it. I miss my parents often and wish I could just call and talk to them. I remember the last time I talked to my Mom and even though she was dying, she recognized my voice. I’ve always treasured that conversation. Thou my Dad’s passing wasn’t a surprise, it was still devastating just the same and I lost it. No matter how old you are their still Mom and Dad and their loss always hurts. For me it’s been more than 700 Sundays since my Dad died and I wish for just one more.

I was once told by a psychic that every time a see a Cardinal, it’s my Dad checking up on me. I can live with that, even if I don’t necessarily buy into it, I like saying “Hi Dad” when I see a Cardinal land nearby. It brings a certain amount of comfort to me.